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(1) | Battery bay | Holds the battery. |
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(2) | Battery release latch | Releases the battery from the battery bay. |
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(3) | Mini Card compartment | Holds a wireless LAN device (select models only). |
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| Card device authorized for use in the computer by the | |
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| your country. If you replace the device and then receive a | |
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| warning message, remove the device to restore computer | |
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| functionality. Then contact Customer Care through Help | |
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(4) | Vents (3) | Enable airflow to cool internal components. | |||||
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| vents. Use the computer only on a hard, flat surface. Do | |
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| not allow another hard surface, such as an adjoining | |
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| optional printer, or a soft surface, such as pillows or thick | |
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| for the internal fan to cycle on and off during routine | |
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(5) | Memory module compartment | Contains the memory module slots. | |||||
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(6) | Hard drive bay | Holds the hard drive. | |||||
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12 Chapter 1 Components | ENWW |